Spokane County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Spokane County is located in Washington with a total population of 544,323. It is the 4th most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spokane County is 38.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Spokane County is $73,513. This is 23% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $370,500. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Spokane County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.